Manny Pacquiao is set to release his international single on April 28

Manny Pacquiao is set to release his international single on April 28, more than a week before his anticipated bout against American Shane Mosley.

His single is the hit ballad by Dan Hill, “Sometimes When We Touch.” He even recorded the song with Hill, the latter being “drawn by the honesty and the gentleness of his performance.” Hill, who popularized the song, rendered his service as a back up vocal for Pacquiao’s cover.

It will be recalled that Pacquiao performed the song last year on The Jimmy Kimmel Show. Now, he is set to return on the said late night program to debut his Dan Hill cover as a single that will be available on iTunes eventually.

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Mar 24, 2011 Google Hot Search Trends

If there's one guy who can play a worse boss than Steve Carell, it's Will Ferrell -- and the movie star is set to do just that.

Ferrell, a long-time friend and co-star of Carell -- the two featured together in 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' -- will join the workplace comedy for a four episode arc near the end of this season, 

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Deadline.com reports.

Top 20 Trends of Google:

1.	will ferrell the office
2.	jersey shore season 4
3.	duke
4.	uc berkeley
5.	duke university

6.	duke basketball
7.	uconn
8.	san diego state
9.	uc davis
10.	byu basketball

11.	sdsu
12.	donald trump
13.	bruins
14.	captain america
15.	carter

16.	rimm
17.	yellowstone national park
18.	narcissistic
19.	myanmar
20.	9 news

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Google Philippines has released a list of 20 Most Influential Filipino Women

Google Philippines has released a list of 20 Most Influential Filipino Women with “greatest online mindshare in 2010.”

Google came up with the ranking based on the number of search queries via its search tool called Zeitgeist.

The list is made up of known personalities in the field of politics, showbusiness, fashion and media.

Topping the list is Valenzuela City councilor Shalani Soledad, an ex-girlfriend of President Noynoy Aquino. Shalani is currently the co-host of Willie Revillame in the latter’s primetime variety game show on TV5.

Following in second place is the Queen of All Media, Kris Aquino. I wonder why Kris did not top the ranking since it’s about the “level of awareness in the minds of consumers that a particular product commands” and she has the most product endorsements than all other women in the Top 5 combined.

Capturing the “bronze” position is another TV5 personality and also a controversial celebrity, Ruffa Gutierrez.

Here is the complete list of 20 Most Influential Filipino Women of 2010 according to Google Philippines:

1. Shalani Soledad (politician / TV host)

2. Kris Aquino (TV host / actress)

3. Ruffa Gutierrez (TV host / actress)

4. Maria Venus Raj (beauty queen / TV host)

5. Charice (international singer)

6. Angel Locsin (actress)

7. Sarah Geronimo (singer / actress)

8. Regine Velasquez (singer / actress)

9. Heart Evangelista (actress)

10. Miriam Defensor Santiago (senator)

11. Lea Salonga (international singer)

12. Doris Dumlao (business writer)

13. Kristine Hermosa (actress)

14. Toni Gonzaga (TV host / actress)

15. Sharon Cuneta (actress / singer)

16. Mariel Rodriguez (TV host)

17. Monique Lhuillier (international fashion designer)

18. Bea Alonzo (actress)

19. Korina Sanchez (broadcaster)

20. Nora Aunor (actress)

Do you agree with the ranking? In your opinion, who among the Top 20 has the highest level of awareness in the minds of consumers?

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10-year-old Fil-Canadian Maria Aragon has fulfilled her dream of singing duet with Lady Gaga.

During Lady Gaga‘s concert at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre last Thursday night, March 3, Maria Aragon joined her in singing her Billboard no. 1 hit “Born this Way.”

Before going on stage, Gaga tweeted the picture above saying “Myself +10 year Old Lady Maria of Winnipeg. She signed my t-shirt, she ate my heart, just like you.”

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Fil-Am Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton against veteran Francesca Alcanter

The much-awaited bout of Fil-Am Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton against veteran Francesca Alcanter in California on February 25 will air live on Aksyon TV.

Bongga ang pagbubukas ng bagong news and sports channel ng TV5 na AksyonTV UHF Channel 41 dahil isang bigating boxing championship bout ang eere dito ng live via satellite mula sa Craneway Pavilion, Point Richmond, California! No less than the much-awaited battle ng Fil-Am WBO Super-Bantamweight champion na si Ana Julaton laban sa astig na beteranang American boxer na si Franchesca Alcanter ang mapapanood ng libre at live na live ng mga Pinoy ngayong Sabado, Pebrero 26, mula 12:00nn hanggang 2:00pm!
Mukhang lalong magliliyab ang boxing fever sa bansa dahil katatapos lang ang two-round knockout win ng Pinoy na si Nonito Donaire Jr. laban sa Mexican na si Fernando Montiel noong Linggo, heto naman at ang Pinoy pride sa women boxing na si Ana Julaton naman ang sasabak para depensahan ang kaniyang championship belt. Hindi na kami magtataka kung mabawasan na naman ang traffic sa kalye at panandaliang huminto ang normal na buhay sa kalsada ngayong Sabado dahil tututok ang mga Pinoy sa Julaton-Alcanter boxing bout na ekslusibong eere sa TV5 at AksyonTV lamang.

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Jing Castañeda interviews the Aquino siblings on their thoughts on the EDSA People Power

For the ordinary Filipino, the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution marked a turning point in our government and history. It reinstated democracy in the nation and made EDSA a symbolic and historical place where Filipinos exercise their freedom of expression.

But how was it like for former President Corazon Aquino and her family, which includes the Philippines’ current President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III?

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, let us revisit the legacy of the People Power through the eyes of the children and siblings of the two Filipino Presidents.

Join ABS-CBN broadcast journalist Jing Castañeda as she interviews the Aquino siblings on their thoughts on the historic event and how they think the country has changed since then.

Watch her report on “Patrol ng Pilipino,” this Tuesday (Feb 22) after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

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Will SIM card registration help curb terrorism? By Janie Octia, Yahoo! Southeast Asia

By Janie Octia, Yahoo! Southeast Asia

The January 25 bus blast that left five people dead prompted some lawmakers to revive calls for a mandatory SIM card registration nationwide. According to initial investigations, a mobile phone was used to detonate the bomb inside the passenger bus.

Congressmen Rufus and Maximo Rodriguez filed a bill to regulate the distribution and sale of SIM cards, while Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III called on the telecom companies to register SIM cards.

The proposal drew mixed reactions from the Yahoo! Philippines Answers community, considering the number of existing mobile phone subscribers in the country as well as overseas Filipinos who are also maintaining local SIM cards.

User Nier feels that registering a SIM card will not stop people from carrying out a crime and that lawmakers should focus more on improving the government’s law enforcement capability.

Jess B., who is also against the proposal, argued that this could lead to more cases of mobile phone theft.

“What if it’s your cellphone that has been stolen and was used for criminal activity? Can you imagine the problems you will be facing? You will now be the prime suspect and will have a hard time explaining to these idiots that it’s not you who did it,” added Jess B.

Users Nove and JuST also believed that criminals will be wise enough not to use their own mobile phones for criminal activities.

Meanwhile, users like John Mark and professor love believe that SIM cards should be registered.  ”I’d trade in my privacy for national security and peace,” explained professor love.

Another user, Lyniel Dylandy, thought that SIM card registration should have been implemented right from the start. “Right now, you can actually deceive anyone by using a SIM that you just bought on that day, and throw it on the next,” Lyniel Dylandy said.

A number of users also compared the rule that other countries follow when it comes to purchasing a SIM card.

“Here in Doha, you will not be able to buy sim card, apply for a phone line, apply for electricity, etc without Qatar ID/passport copy,” shared user Ced.

Eric Panis from UAE, Arbz of Australia and Ferdinand from New Zealand also agreed to the proposal. They revealed that SIM card registration was mandatory in their respective countries.

While some users thought of the effects of the proposal on crime prevention, others expressed different concerns.

“It is also a security measure. It prevents others from harassing us with text messages from numbers that we do not know,” user june08 said.

Ailene added that it’s time for a change, but she seemed more concerned with something else. “Please don’t include corruption in this project,” she pleaded.

If you’re a mobile phone owner, would you be willing to register your SIM? Do you have other suggestions on how the government could address this issue?

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Ultimate Heartthrob teams up with the Maestro in a romantic concert

The Ultimate Heartthrob teams up with the Maestro in a romantic concert on Valentines Night.

Piolo Pascual collaborates with Ryan Cayabyab in a special romantic concert on February 14 at the PICC. His special guests for the night are Bossa Nova Siren Sitti Navarro and Pop Rock princess Yeng Constantino.
Piolo will sing his own hits from his Platinum-awarded “Decades” album and from his current no. 1 best-selling album “Decades 2″ under special arrangements by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab who will direct a 5-piece band.
Be serenaded by the country’s most eligible bachelor in this romantic Valentine concert directed by Mr. Johnny Manahan.
Tickets are priced at P5,168, P4,652, P3,618, P3,101, P2,895, P2,584, P1,241 and P724 and available at Ticketnet in Shoemart Customer Service Department and at SM Tickets in SM Cinema ticket boots, For details, call 911-5555 or 470-2222.

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Celebrity Tax payer "Willie Revillame is the #1"

Controversial host Willie Revillame is the no. 1 celebrity taxpayer in BIR’s list of the Top 500 Individual Taxpayers for taxable year of 2009.

Top 500 Individual Taxpayers for Taxable Year of 2009
Here are some notable businessmen/businesswomen in the Top 500:
1. Elaine Gardional (DPWH Contractor) – P59M
6. Ramon Ang (SMC President) – P26.4M
7. Oscar Lopez (First Philippine Holdings Chairman) – P25.7M
8. Henry Sy Sr. (SM Prime Chairman) – P25.18M
19. Manuel Lopez (Former Meralco Chairman) – P19.32M
20. Manuel Pangilinan (PLDT Chairman) – P19.28M
76. Lucio Tan (Fortune Tobacco, PAL) – P9.23M
242. Eugenio Lopez III (ABS-CBN Chairman) – P5.15M
Here are some notable celebrities in the Top 500:
No. 3: Willie Revillame – P57M
No. 18: Sharon Cuneta – P19.55M
No. 39: Kris Aquino – P12.79M
No. 50: Piolo Pascual – P11.51M
No. 62: Marian Rivera – P10.12M
No. 86: John Lloyd Cruz – P8.59M
No. 97: Judy Ann Santos – P8.2M
No. 113: Manny Pacquiao – P7M
No. 158: Vic Sotto – P6.2M
No. 261: Sarah Geronimo – P4.8M
Pambansang Kamao, Manny Pacquiao, was the top taxpayer in 2008 with 10% tax amounting to P125 million. For 2009, however, Pacman dropped to No. 113 with 10% tax amounting to only P7 million.
Meanwhile, here is the list of Top 10 Corporate Taxpayers in the Philippines for 2009 with their tax dues:
1. Smart Communications — P10.2 Billion
2. Globe Telecom – P5.49 Billion
3. Chevron Malampaya — P4.19 Billion
4. San Miguel Brewery — P3.58 Billion
5. Nestle Philippines — P3.55 Billion
6. PLDT — P3.53 Billion
7. Shell — P3.24 Billion
8. MERALCO — P2.79 Billion
9. Fortune Tobacco — P1.88 Billion
10 SM — P1.82 Billion
Source: BIR

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Grand Lotto winner let another bettor cut in line to win the P740-M pot

The New York-based balikbayan could have missed the mind-boggling jackpot if he did not let another bettor cut in line at the lotto ticket outlet. The winner of the P740-million Grand Lotto jackpot “generously" let another person place her bet first and waited for his turn before he could place his winning combination for the lottery prize, a Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) official said Thursday. The PCSO earlier said that the Grand Lotto winner, who placed his bet at an outlet in Olongapo City in Zambales, used the “Lucky Pick" method, which generates randomly selected numbers, to come up with the winning combination. (See: Jackpot! Olongapo bettor wins P741.176-M lotto prize) “May sumingit na babae bago siya tumaya pero hindi siya nagalit at pinabayaan niya. Mukhang mabait talaga siyang tao," PCSO chair Margie Juico told GMANews.TV in a phone interview on Thursday night.

(A woman cut in line before he could place his bet, but he kept his cool and allowed her to place her bet first.)

The woman also used the “Lucky Pick" method, which meant that if she hadn’t cut in line, she would have received the winning combination. “Imagine, kung hindi sumingit ‘yung babae at hinintay, siya dapat ang nanalo," Juico added.

Juico said the Grand Lotto winner, a 60-year-old married man with three children, was a balikbayan from New York in the United States, who returned to the Philippines for a “sentimental journey" in his home country. “He has been staying in the US for a long time. He went back to the Philippines to visit places. Nagkatuwaan lang silang magkakapatid na tumaya sa Subic at doon siya sinwerte [He and his siblings agreed to place a bet at Subic, just for fun, and he got lucky]," she said. The PCSO chairperson, who personally handed the prize to the winner on Thursday afternoon, described the balikbayan as a “kind-looking" man. (See: Lucky bettor claims P741-M Grand Lotto prize) “Nakakatuwa kasi simple lang talaga siya at mukhang mabait. Sinabi niya sa akin na madasalin din siya. Dininig ang panalangin niya," she said.

(It’s so heart-warming, because he’s really just an ordinary guy, and kind-looking. He told me that he prayed often. His prayers were answered.)—JV, GMANews.TV

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Filipino boxer Rey Saludar won the country’s 3rd gold medal

Filipino boxer Rey Saludar won the country’s 3rd gold medal in the ongoing 16th Asian games in Guangzhou, China.

Saludar bested Chinese boxer Yong Chang with a nerve-wracking 13-11 win in the Men’s 52 kg. gold medal bout at the Foshan Gymnasium.
The hometown boy ruled round 1 but our very own Saludar battled back with a flurry of punches in the 2nd Round, scoring 9 points against the Chinese’s 3.
Saludar played it safe in round 3 but Chang was able to outscore him, 3-6. Fortunately, it was not enough.
Aside from bringing honor to the country, Saludar will also receive an incentive from the government and Rep. Manny Pacquiao.
The Philippines now have a total of 3 golds, 3 silvers and 9 bronzes. It’s 1 gold and 3 silvers away to improve its 18th place finish in Doha, Qatar Asiad, where it won 4 gold, 6 silver and 9 bronze medals.
Medal Tally
(as of 9:14 p.m. November 25, 2010)

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Philippines TEACHERS LICENSURE EXAM RESULTS

17, 261 new teachers for this year after they’ve pass the recent Teachers Licensure Examination 2010 for both Elementary and High school. For exams results visit gmanews.tv

• PRC NURSING BOARD EXAM RESULTS NOVEMBER 2008
• PRC PHYSICIAN LICENSURE EXAM RESULTS FEB. 2010
• JANNO GIBBS “KAKASA KA BA SA GRADE 5 SEASON 2″ WITH NEW BATCH OF TALENTED GRADE 5 STUDENTS
• GMANEWS.TV’S INTERACTIVE DISASTER MAPS
• PALARONG PAMBANSA 2009, LEYTE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
• TECHIE GADGETS THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON BY WWW.TECHIE.COM.PH
• SEARCH FOR THE Bb. PILIPINAS 2009
• PHILIPPINE BAR EXAM RESULTS 2010

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Another pinoy, Frederick Ong who scored 1390 pinfalls,

Bowler Engelberto “Biboy” Rivera captured the Philippines’ first gold medal in the 16th Asian Games.



Biboy had a total 1414 pinfalls to win the gold medal in the Men’s Singles event.
Another pinoy, Frederick Ong who scored 1390 pinfalls, captured the bronze in the same event. A bowler from Kuwait won the silver.
This sums our medal count to 4 including the two bronze medals won by Ronnie Steeve Vergara and Charlea Lagaras in cha cha cha and paso double events of dancesports Sunday afternoon.
The Philippines’ 1 gold and 3 bronze medals currently placed us at no. 11 among 22 countries which at least won a medal. We are one notch behind Malaysia (the best performing Southeast Asian country so far), which is currenty at no. 10 with 1 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.
China, as expected, is still in the lead of the leaderboard with 71 gold medals followed by South Korea with 22, and Japan with 15.
The Philippine team hopes to improve the 4-6-9 gold-silver-bronze haul of 2006 in Doha, Qatar.

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David Archuleta is now in the Philippines for the second time

A number of fans flocked the Ninoy Aquino International Airport this afternoon to witness David Archuleta‘s arrival in the country.

David Archuleta is now in the Philippines for the second time. The American Idol season 7 runner up first came here last year for a one night concert with David Cook. The concert drew a crowd of around 70,000 to 100,000 at the SM Mall of Asia that time.
Now he’s in Manila once again to promote his second album called “The Other Side of Down.” He will grace his Manila fans day this afternoon, November 17, at the Sky Dome of SM North Edsa (CLICK HERE for related article).
David has a strong Filipino fan base that’s why he’s excited to come back to the Philippines. He was welcomed by a number of fans at the airport.
He tweeted after his arrival:

Made it safely to the Philippines! an unexpected but warm welcome lol. Thanks for the greeting Filipino fans!

The carrier single from David Archuleta‘s sophomore album titled “There’s Something ‘Bout Love” topped various radio charts accross the country. His new single “Elevator” is now no. 1 on Magic 30 Countdown.

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Atenean–Raphael Carlos–is Philippines representative to the Mister International 2010

19-year-old Atenean–Raphael Carlos–is our country’s representative to the Mister International 2010 pageant in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Raphael from Marikina City stands 6′ ft. tall and a student of B.S. Communications Technology Management at the Ateneo de Manila University. He is a part-time model and his hobbies and interests include Dancesports (Ballroom Dancing), Airsoft, Cycling, Basketball, Swimming, Running and Reading.

The 5th edition of the Mister International pageant is currently being held in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mister International 2009 Bruno Kettels from Bolivia will crown his successor at the Central Park in Jakarta on November 20, 2010.

Photo Credits: Mister International Philippines, 100 Bachelors

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Juan Manuel Lopez vs Rafael Marquez Live Stream: result

Juan Manuel Lopez vs Rafael Marquez Live Stream: On Saturday, November 6, Juan Manuel Lopez will face the toughest challenge of his young pro boxing career when he fights veteran Rafael Marquez in a 12-round featherweight championship bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Juanma Lopez, 27, a fighter from Puerto Rico, is the reigning WBO Featherweight champion and a former WBO Super Bantamweight champion. He has never been beaten in all of his 29 fights and floored down 26 of them via knockouts.

Rafael Marquez, 35, on the other hand, is a seasoned veteran from Mexico City. He has an impressive professional record of 39 wins and 5 losses with 35 Kos and held 2 championship belts in the past (WBC Super Bantamweight and IBF Bantamweight).

You can go back here tomorrow for the Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Rafael Marquez Free Live Stream links. We will update this page as soon it becomes available.

UPDATE:
Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez is winner by TKO at the beginning of Round Nine and still the WBO featherweight champion.

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Showtime V.S MTRCB

The Court of Appeals (CA) has junked the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board’s (MTRCB) appeal seeking to reverse the appellate court's earlier decision to set aside a 20-day preventive suspension order it issued against “Showtime.”

In dismissing the MTRCB's motion for reconsideration, the CA pointed out that the agency failed to present new arguments that would justify a reversal of its April 28 resolution.

“With the arguments raised in the instant motion being reiteration of issues that have already been previously passed upon, we [see] no cogent reason for the reversal of our decision... the motion for reconsideration is denied,” the resolution stated.

Associate Justice Rosmari Carandang penned the 2-page resolution. Associate Justices Ramon Garcia and Manuel Barrios concurred with the ruling.

The case stemmed from the controversial statements made by then guest judge Rosanna Roces on the ABS-CBN noontime show last January 7.

In the said episode, Roces uttered remarks that allegedly targeted teachers. Her remarks, which drew criticisms, prompted the network to remove her as a judge of the show.

The MTRCB then slapped “Showtime” with a 20-day preventive suspension, prompting the network to bring the case to the court.

ABS-CBN questioned the need for the MTRCB order, given its prompt action to remove Roces from the

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Illegal lab discovered due to electricity bill

A monthly power bill amounting P80,000 triggered a raid on a three-story building that was found to be housing a methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) laboratory in Quezon City.

Radio dzBB reported Saturday the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and Quezon City police raided the building after getting a tip from its owner.

But the lawmen failed to arrest the tenant, initially identified as one Santos Wong.

Quezon City police director Chief Superintendent Benjardi Mantele said they conducted surveillance on the building at Lot 1 Block 19 in Bagbag village in Quezon City, after getting a tip from its owner Cesar Viray.

Viray said he became suspicious of the activities of Wong, who rented the building for P70,000 a month starting Aug. 1, after seeing an electricity bill of P80,000.

The report quoted Viray as saying he was surprised to see "questionable" paraphernalia in the building. — LBG, GMANews.TV

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Philippines is the # 7 rank in the world beauty pageant

The fourth runner up finish of Venus Raj in the recently-concluded Miss Universe 2010 pageant put the Philippines in 7th place of the world’s beauty pageant ranking.

Pageant website globalbeauties.com has been ranking more than 150 countries based on their performance in major beauty pageants in the world: Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Earth and Miss International. They give points to each winning, runner-ups and semi-final placements from each country and consolidate their totals to determine their ranking.

The Philippines ranked 8th in 2009 but after the fourth runner up finish of Venus Raj in the Miss Universe pageant, RP climbed one notch to no. 7 behind pageant leaders Venezuela, USA, India and Mexico:

The ranking changes after each one of the grand slam pageants conclude.

The next update is after the 50th Annual Miss International pageant on November 7 which is happening in China. RP’s bet for the said pageant is Jay-R‘s girlfriend Krista Arrieta Kleiner.

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phone calls from Gmail allow to Google

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Google Inc said users of Gmail will now be able to call telephones directly from their email, putting it in direct competition with Web calling service Skype and more traditional operators such as AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications.

While Google had already offered computer-to-computer voice and video chat services, it said that starting on Wednesday it will now allow calls to home phones and mobile phones directly from Gmail for the first time.

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